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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.96, 827.99 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.96, 827.99 and 334.45 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.96 : 827.99 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.96/827.99 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.96x = 827.99 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.96x = 276,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,921.87/599.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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